Machine Operator (Silkscreen) - 2nd Shift

Ametek, Inc.•Pierceton, IN

43d

About The Position

Responsible for all activities related to quality operations in the Silkscreen Department. The role involves preparing screens, mixing and applying ink, cleaning and reclaiming screens, operating printing and imaging equipment, and managing work-in-process inventory, supplies, and fixtures. The employee may assist in other production areas, work flexible hours when production or prototype demand requires it, and train others after demonstrating competency. The role also requires the ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and cost control, including identifying appropriate use cases and critically evaluating AI-generated outputs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Attention to detail.
Blueprint-reading ability.
Ability to follow work instructions.
Computer literacy and ability to modify and manipulate graphics.
Ability to meet visual acuity requirements, including shades of color and color blindness screening, and the vision screen test (eye chart).
Ability to regularly push and pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools, identify appropriate use cases, and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Nice To Haves

Computer experience.
Previous silkscreen experience.

Responsibilities

Expose images onto screens and stretch and secure screens to frames.
Mix ink using proper techniques and apply ink to products.
Clean screens, products, and the work area; reclaim screens and rework products.
Operate the pad printer and digital imaging unit.
Control work-in-process inventory moving into and out of the silkscreen area, as well as supplies and fixtures.
Work flexible hours when required by production or prototype demand.
Meet the stated visual acuity and vision-screen-test requirements.
Assist in other areas of production as needed.
Train others in similar roles after demonstrating competency.
Use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and cost reduction; identify appropriate use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.